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India may introduce merchant fees for payments via UPI
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's parliament passed a bill permitting banks and payment companies to charge merchant fees on transactions made via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), potentially changing the cost structure for merchants using this payment method.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 15 sources have reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 7 Sep 2026.
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Your cost base just shifted if you target Indian merchants using UPI payments. Pricing strategies and contract negotiations will need immediate revision to handle upcoming fees.
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15 sources · first reported 7 Aug 2026 · latest 7 Sep 2026
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